Melody Carlson

Melody Carlson (born March 2, 1956) is an American author. She has written over 250 books for women, teens and children, including the Diary of a Teenage Girl series.
Biography
Carlson was born March 2, 1956, in San Francisco, California. She grew up in Springfield, Oregon, and went to Springfield High School and later Lane Community College. She currently resides in Sisters, Oregon. Some of her novels are being adapted for TV and film, including All Summer Long, which premiered for Hallmark Channel in August 2019. Some of her most popular works are the Diary of a Teenage Girl, the True Colors Series series, The Happy Camper, and Christmas at Winter Hill. She has written more than 250 books for women and teens and children, with sales totaling more than .
Bibliography
Children's Works
The Ark that
Counting Baby's Blessings
The Easterville Miracle (2004)
God Made Them All
God Goes With Me
God lives in my house
I Can Count on God
The Prayer of Jabez for Little Ones
Secrets of the Vine for Little Ones
Bitsy's Harvest Party
Treasure Beyond Measure
The Lost Lamb
My Happy Heart
When the Creepy Things Come Out
The Prayer of Jabez for Kids
How God Decorates Heaven for Christmas
The Wonder of Christmas Family Advent Journey
Don't Worry [Just Like Jesus Said Series]
Love Your Neighbor [Just Like Jesus Said Series]
Secretly Do Good Deeds [Just Like Jesus Said Series]
Her First Bible
Faithgirlz: The Girls Of 622 Harbor View series
Project: Girl Power
Project: Mystery Bus
Project: Rescue Chelsea
Project: Take Charge
Project: Raising Faith
Project: Secret Admirer
Project: Run Away
Project: Ski Trip
Diary of a Teenage Girl series
Caitlin books
Becoming Me
It's My Life
Who I Am
On My Own
I Do
Chloe books
My Name is Chloe
Sold Out
Road Trip
Face the Music
Kim books
Just Ask
Meant to Be
Falling Up
That Was Then
Maya books
A Not So Simple Life
It's a Green Thing
What Matters Most
TrueColors
TrueColors is intended for a teenage audience. Topics in this series include sexuality, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide, eating disorders, and friendships.
Dark Blue: Color Me Lonely (January 2004)
Deep Green: Color Me Jealous (March 2004)
Torch Red: Color Me Torn (July 2004)
Pitch Black: Color Me Lost (September 2004)
Burnt Orange: Color Me Wasted (January 2005)
Fool's Gold: Color Me Consumed (July 2005)
Blade Silver: Color Me Scarred (October 2005)
Bitter Rose: Color Me Crushed (January 2006)
Faded Denim: Color Me Trapped (June 2006)
Bright Purple: Color Me Confused (September 2006)
Moon White: Color Me Enchanted (January 2007)
Harsh Pink: Color Me Burned (June 2007)
Carter House Girls series
Mixed Bags 2008
Stealing Bradford 2008
Homecoming Queen 2008
Viva Vermont 2008
Lost in Las Vegas February 2009
New York Debut 2009
Spring Breakdown 2010
Last Dance 2010
On the Runway
Premiere 2010
Catwalk 2010
Rendezvous 2010
Spotlight 2010
Glamour 2011
Ciao 2011
86 Bloomberg Place series
I Heart Bloomberg
Let Them Eat Fruitcake 2008
Spring Broke 2009
Three Weddings and a Bar Mitzvah 2009
Notes From A Spinning Planet series
Ireland
Papua New Guinea
Mexico
The Secret Life of Samantha McGregor series
Bad Connection
Beyond Reach
Playing With Fire
Payback
Secrets series
Forgotten: Seventeen and Homeless (October 2010)
Shattered: A Daughter's Regret (April 2011)
Damaged: A Violated Trust (October 2011)
Trapped: Caught in a Lie (April 2012)
Deceived: Lured from the Truth (October 2012)
Enticed: A Dangerous Connection (April 2013)
Allison Chronicles
On Hope's Wings
Cherished Wish
Autumn Secrets
Dreams of Promise
By Design series
Knowing God Better Than Ever
Finding Out Who You Really Are
Making The Most Of Your Relationships
Discovering A Forgiveness Plan
Degrees Of Betrayal series
Sierra's Story
Ryun's Story
Kenzie's Story
Degrees Of Guilt series
Kyra's Story
Miranda's Story
Tyrone's Story
Life at Kingston High series
The Jerk Magnet (January 1, 2012)
The Best Friend (June 1, 2012)
The Prom Queen (January 1, 2013)
The Dating Games
First Date (2013)
Blind Date (2014)
Double Date (2015)
Prom Date
Amish Fiction
A Simple Song
Double Take
My Amish Boyfriend
Trading Secrets
Inn At Shining Waters series
River's Song
River's Call
Rivers End
Teen Fiction
Just Another Girl 2009
Never Been Kissed 2011
Anything but Normal
Grace Unplugged
Princess Wars
Teen Non-fiction
Piercing Proverbs
"Becoming Me Journal"
Teen Devotionals
True: A Teen Devotional
Life: A Teen Devotional
Always: A Teen Devotional
Women's Fiction
Looking for Cassandra Jane 2002
Armando's Treasure 2003
Finding Alice 2003
Crystal Lies
On This Day 2006
These Boots Weren't Made For Walking 2007
A Mile in My Flip-Flops 2008
The Other Side of Darkness
"Limelight"
4 Lindas series
As Young As We Feel
Hometown Ties
All For One
Here's To Friends
Love Finds You... Series
Love Finds You in Martha's Vineyard
Love Finds You in Pendleton, Oregon
Love Finds You in Sisters, Oregon
A Grace Chapel Inn series
Ready to Wed
Hidden History
Back Home Again
Homeward on the Oregon Trail series
Westward Hearts (August 2012)
A Dream for Tomorrow (February 2013)
A Home at Trail's End (July 2013)
Women's Nonfiction
Dear Mom: Everything Your Teenage Daughter Wants You to Know but Will Never Tell You
Lost Boys and the Moms Who Love Them
Take Time
Women's Novellas
Angels in the Snow 2002
The Gift of Christmas Present
The Christmas Bus
My Son, The Savior: A Mother's Story
An Irish Christmas
All I Have to Give 2008
The Christmas Shoppe
Christmas Novellas
"Christmas at Harrington's
The Joy of Christmas: A 3-in-1 Collection
The Treasure of Christmas: A 3-in-1 Collection
Whispering Pines Series, Harvest House
Someone to Belong To
Looking for You All My Life
A Place to Come Home To
Everything I Long For
References
On Hopes Wings
External links
Official website
Living people
Christian novelists
American women novelists
21st-century American novelists
Lane Community College alumni
People from Springfield, Oregon
People from Sisters, Oregon
American writers of young adult literature
21st-century American women writers
1956 births